The Raisin River Canoe Race is the longest canoe race in Eastern Ontario. First started in 1973, the 30km course runs from St. Andrews to Williamstown. The race is always held during the spring freshet when water levels are high and flows are favourable for paddlers.

Timetable of Events

Event

Date/Time

Online Registration Opens

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Early Bird Pricing (Online) Ends

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Online Registration Ends /
Last day for online-refunds or transfers

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

On-Site Registration (St. Andrews) - Race Day

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Race Day Time Table

Event

Time

Pre-Race Breakfast
St. Andrews Parish HallBreakfast hosted by the Knight of Columbus is open to the public! (Price $6.00)

06:00 AM to noon

Number Pickup (Online and Pre-Registered)
St. Andrews Catholic School

08:30 AM to 10:15 AM

On-Site Registration
St. Andrews Catholic School

09:00 AM to 10:15 AM

Race Start!
Field beside St. Andrews Catholic School
Staggered Time-Trial Start at 1 minute intervals --
3 boats at a time

10:30 AM

Shower and Change Room Facilities Open
Williamstown Rec. Centre

1:00 PM

Banquet and Awards
Charlan Rec. Centre in Williamstown Awards and Banquet is open to the public and includes a Spaghetti dinner with coffee/tea & dessert for 10.00 and helps raise funds for St. Mary's Centre. This year we will have the Valley Shantyman playing music.